Radio Interview Suite

The University now has a facility for studio-quality radio interviews to be conducted on campus. It is hoped that members of the University will make regular use of this new facility. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITS USE FOLLOW.

The ISDN radio facility is presently set up in a studio in the Maurice Shock Building (those using the studio must first report to the AVS Reception Desk). It has been made possible through contributions by the Press and Public Relations Office, Management Centre, Physics and Astronomy Department, Sir Norman Chester Centre for Football Research (Department of Sociology), the Scarman Centre, and the Centre for Labour Market Studies. Additional assistance and support has been provided by AVS.

The facility allows interviews to be conducted with BBC radio stations as well as independent radio stations.

Chris Gooch in AVS, or his colleagues, would be happy to assist those using the facility. Please note that you must ring extension 2919 each and every time you wish to use the facility. The number to give out to the media to ring through to the facility is either 0116 285 5525.

Ather Mirza, Press and Public Relations Office ([email protected], 0116 252 2415)

THE UNIVERSITY'S RADIO INTERVIEW STUDIO - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

General points:

• Facility is normally for 2 people (headphones A and B).
• Each headphone has its corresponding volume control.
• Cue button - this may require adjustment to improve clarity of sound.
• Socket for playing tape/CD is available.
• Facility for third mike (not headphones) also available.
• Always ring 2919 to arrange use of line. Line normally usable from 8.30am - 4.30pm.
• 4.30pm-6pm or by arrangement (charges may occur outside these hours - please discuss with AVS). Not available on certain days for 2 hours midday (12.15pm-2.15pm summertime; 11.15am-1.15pm winter).
• The studio is in AVS area, Maurice Shock Medical Sciences Building.
• Additional ISDN connection exists in Management Centre (Room 501, New Building). Arrangements can be made for equipment to be collected and transferred to this point only if studio in AVS is unavailable.

  Receiving calls:

• Lights will come on and sound will be heard through headphones.
• Headphones A and B automatically in use.
• Caller will instruct those using the line if sound level adjustments need to be made.
• Switch off headphone B if only one person is using line (this is done by pressing the button for headphone not in use.

  Making calls (instructions also shown on unit):

• Press 'Hold to Dial' button.
• Dial radio station (include area dialling code) while still pressing 'Hold to Dial' button.
• Release Hold to Dial button.
• ISDN light on when connection is made.

  AVS (2919) will be happy to assist when you first make use of the studio and if there are any concerns thereafter.